[BigBird]

I think it depends on circumstances. I had a superb parrot not long ago and left him unclipped. My brother in law walked into the house and didnt shut any doors and before we knew it bird was gone. I now have an eclectus I got her before she took her first flight and have left her unclipped. Iwas always determined to make sure she fledged properly and learnt how to fly and it aids their growth and balance as well not to clip too soon. But I have resisted clipping her now several months later, she doesnt have the same curiosity that barnaby did and I guess I am more cautious of what she's up to. With barney i left him out of his cage all day, unsupervised, this will never happen with alexis. Im so scared of losing another one that I am much more diligent and wary of what she's up to and whos in the house.

But I see nothing wrong with clipping. If there are other animals in the house it is in their best interest to be free flighted, but if its not the most bird friendly house then clip them. Its good for bonding at the beginning, once they grow out then reassess the situation.